The Groyne, Ventnor Beach

While returning home from a walk with my dog, I could see some promising light on the horizon. I quickly ran home, grabbed my camera and headed back to the beach to a composition I had shot before, but this time in much better conditions.

Kimmeridge Bay

The angular ledges at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset create striking leading lines that draw the eye towards the horizon. As the tide ebbs, the shifting water unveils new compositions, offering endless opportunities for photography. This one is my favourite from many photographs taken that day.

Freshwater Bay

After a not-very-successful shoot at a nearby location, the weather became very changeable. Rain, hail and then snow fell in a very short time. I noticed some nice light in the rearview mirror, so I pulled over at this popular location for photographers. The evening wasn’t lost after all.

Bembridge Lifeboat Station

A very, very early start to the day was greatly rewarded with a beautiful pastel sunrise over my chosen location for that particular morning. The sky transformed from darkness to a soft gradient, blending shades of pink, orange, and light blue as the sun began to rise.

The Needles, Alum Bay

After several attempts at capturing the beauty of Alum Bay, my son and I were finally rewarded with a breathtaking sunset. The tide had receded, exposing the rocks, which provided an interesting foreground element. A passing weather front added some drama to the sky, the combination of vibrant colours, the dynamic clouds, and the rugged coastline created an image we were very happy with.

Yaverland Beach

Nearly every time I choose to shoot Yaverland Beach, something special happens, and this morning was no exception. Apart from the stunning colours, I love the ripples in the sand, and I think the man taking a picture with his phone adds a sense of scale to the photograph.

Blackgang Beach

This has got to be one of my favourite stretches of beach on the Island, so remote and cut off; somewhere, I can switch off and forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The rocks in the foreground drew me to this scene, which were lit by some rich golden light as the sun dipped over the horizon.

Mount Bay

Mount Bay is a small, secluded bay on the south of the Island. I have tried to photograph this bay many times, but I have always struggled with it as it is usually very messy with clumps of seaweed and exposed rock. On this particular afternoon, there had been a big storm which had left the beach covered in shingle apart from the rocks in the foreground, so I took advantage.

Steephill Cove

A very fiery sunrise at Steephill Cove as a storm passed overhead. The clouds, heavy and brooding, had finally begun to break apart, allowing the first rays of sunlight to pierce through. The horizon ignited in shades of red, orange, and gold, contrasting sharply with the dark remnants of the storm.

Steephill Cove Headland

Taken from Steephill Cove looking west towards the headland as the sun set through the seaspray and an offshore wind blew the tops off of the waves, the warm hues from the sun contrasting with the cooler blue tones of the sea.

Yaverland Beach

Another show of stunning colour at Yaverland Beach. I like the Yin and Yang effect of this photograph, from the warm tones of the sunrise to the cooler tones of the still-present blue hour. I tried using the wash from the incoming waves to create some foreground interest and a leading line toward the headland and the colourful sky beyond.

The S.S Carbon Shipwreck, Compton Bay

The S.S Carbon was a steam tug built in 1896. Whilst being towed to Southampton for scrap, she ran aground on a shallow reef in Compton Bay. Today, it can be accessed during low tide and makes an excellent subject for photographers.

Bonchurch

Up early and in search of images, I decided to head to Bonchurch Beach. The sky was very heavy, but there was a gap on the horizon where the sun would rise, and I was hoping the cloud would catch the light for a fiery sunrise. It turned out the dark clouds resisted, but I was very happy with the mood it gave this photograph.

Castle Haven

Castlehaven is a quaint harbour at the foot of Niton Undercliff, on this particular morning, passing rain clouds made for a very heavy but dramatic sky. A small gap on the horizon was enough to show some contrasting colour from the rising sun.

Ventnor Beach

An incredible autumnal sunset over my local beach. After finishing work, I picked my son up from school and saw that there were good conditions for a nice sunset. Luckily, I had my camera in the van, but unfortunately, no wellies. However, it was worth getting wet feet for.